Events

Do you sense something missing in your life? Do you feel that if you weren't so busy you would be happier, healthier, more effective, more fulfilled, and maybe even a better person? Come to the next Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) weekend! Click the event title to register. For more information, email christrenewsmen@saintfrancischurch.org or call the Adult Faith Formation office at 515-440-1030.

Come to the Table is a series of classes designed to prepare youth in 3rd - 8th grade for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion. Youth and their parents will learn about sacraments, forgiveness, grace, the Mass, Eucharist, the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, and much more. Preparation Components & Requirements: Registered member at St. Francis Sunday Mass attendance Catechetical formation through St. Francis Youth Faith Formation or St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Attendance at all 5 Come to the Table classes For more information, contact Christen Cota, Director of Faith Formation, at 515-440-1030.

The Rite of Sending marks the second great transition in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), the doorway through which the Catechumens (those to be baptized) pass to enter the Period of Purification and Enlightenment. The Rite of Sending affirms the Catechumens and sends them to the Bishop at St. Ambrose Cathedral later in the day for the Rite of Election.

Do you sense something missing in your life? Do you feel that if you weren't so busy you would be happier, healthier, more effective, more fulfilled, and maybe even a better person? Come to the next Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) weekend! Click the event title to register. For more information, email christrenewswomen@saintfrancischurch.org or call the Adult Faith Formation office at 515-440-1030.

Come to the Table is a series of classes designed to prepare youth in 3rd - 8th grade for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion. Youth and their parents will learn about sacraments, forgiveness, grace, the Mass, Eucharist, the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, and much more. Preparation Components & Requirements: Registered member at St. Francis Sunday Mass attendance Catechetical formation through St. Francis Youth Faith Formation or St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Attendance at all 5 Come to the Table classes For more information, contact Christen Cota, Director of Faith Formation, at 515-440-1030.

Taize prayer is a time to rest in God, to let the words listened to and sung penetrate one's being. Invite a friend for a calming, quieting, prayerful evening during the Lent season. All are wecome! Click the event title for registration.

Bishop Joensen has canceled all Masses throughout the diocese today. All Catholics in the diocese are relieved of the Sunday obligation. We will also be taking the step to cancel all activities on campus today. Thank you for your flexibility as we continue to work through this evolving situation.

The scrutinies intend to uncover and strengthen any weak spiritual resolve in the Elect and to bring out and strengthen what is upright, strong and good.

The scrutinies demonstrate the growing intensity of Lent, the season of purification and enlightenment. They are opportunities for each of us to spend some time reflecting on what obstacles to gospel living exist in our own lives.

During the scrutinies, we hear special readings from Cycle A of the Church year, including the gospel stories of the Samaritan woman at the well, the man born blind, and the raising of Lazarus.

Come to the Table is a series of classes designed to prepare youth in 3rd - 8th grade for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion. Youth and their parents will learn about sacraments, forgiveness, grace, the Mass, Eucharist, the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, and much more. Preparation Components & Requirements: Registered member at St. Francis Sunday Mass attendance Catechetical formation through St. Francis Youth Faith Formation or St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Attendance at all 5 Come to the Table classes For more information, contact Christen Cota, Director of Faith Formation, at 515-440-1030.

Join us for a presentation for parents and middle and high school youth to spark awareness about personal online branding, safety and privacy, and giving our children permission to pause. Click on the event title to register for this event on SmartGENSociety's Facebook page. Registration is encouraged for planning purposes. Childcare is available. For more information, contact Sarah Drey, EDGE Coordinator, at SDrey@saintfrancischurch.org.